UK Elections Info

Data Last Updated: 7 August 2025
Application Last Amended: 20 July 2024
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Born: 28 June 1827, Cellardyke, Fife

Died: 16 June 1903

son of Archibald Williamson

husband of Anne Guthrie

6 April 1880	St Andrews District of Burghs	Liberal Party	1,258	58.51
7 December 1885	St Andrews District of Burghs	Liberal Party	1,255	49.96
The seat was originally tied with 1,256 votes for both candidates. As the Returning Office was not an elector in the constituency he was unable to give a casting vote, and declared both candidates elected.
16 February 1886 Petition - the judges awarded the seat to Sir Robert Anstruther, Bt following a scrutiny of the ballot papers.
7 July 1886	Kilmarnock District of Burghs	Liberal Party	4,664	55.23
9 July 1892	Kilmarnock District of Burghs	Liberal Party	5,110	54.10
24 July 1895	Kilmarnock District of Burghs	Liberal Party	5,051	48.18